The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-11

Philopolis, 9th DESTRUCTION the 4th inst,
at the residence of Mr.. Edward Austen the Senior
| Gunpowder Agricultural Club convened with q
| good attendance of members The visitors were
Rev. Joel Brown and Messrs. Henry Carroll, Ed
ward Van Eman, W. Hodges and Daniel A. Conn.
Col Walter S. Franklin was foreman and was as
sisted in inspection by Messrs. A. G. Scott and
John Bond. After reading the minutes of the last
meeting at this place the club proceeded to inspect
the farm and were conveyed in six-mule wagon,
a carriage and on horse back through the of
the property, around the Glencoe road to the
NOVEL; farm, lately bought by Mr.. Austen, where
the club alighted and viewed with interest the
we'll built and recently painted buildings and ad-
vantages of the farm. On occupying the wagons
again they were driven between the hills upon
which was luxuriant grass. Twenty five young
Jersey yearlings and forty milch COWS, which show
the best of care, were grazing in the fields. On
visiting the stables it observed that they were
we'll whitewashed and clearly kept. The dairy
and fixtures and other advantages about it were
much admired. The horses and mules for all pur-
poses, numbering Ii, and the implements, wagons,
&C., are well cared for. The farm contains CTS
acres and has upon it twelve dwelling houses, Eve
barns, number of stables, barracks, wagon and
corn houses, engine house, &c. The land is very
productive, as the present crops prove Ninety
five gallons of milk are shipped daily. Last sea-
son the hay crop amounted to $50 tons corn, $40
barrels; wheat averaged 24s bushels to the acre
oats, 420 bushels were grown. Mr.. Austen also
sold 5000 gallons of cream and milk. A number
of crop reports were not handed in. OF those re-
ported Mr.. Lewis M. Bacon gave the best wheat
and corn yield. The wheat average was rs BUSH
els to the acre and corn 13 barrels. Mr.. Edwin
Scott reported the largest average of oats, being
q bushels, aud hay nearly two tons per acre.
The elegant dwelling of the host, which has been
newly painted with pleasing colors, and the grove,
with its closely mown grass and with its numer-
-f,r, ,o1 1oof haa oh md fhar
trees, also with its running vines and fragrant
flowers, all of which are enclosed with beautiful
hedge, display the best of taste The hostess, her
daughters and their assistants, who knew SO we'll
the physical needs of their guests, amply supplied
them with very palatable substantials and delica-
cies, and whose appetites failed not to respond
with appreciation for the good things provided
Mr.. William Curry represented the Junior Club.
Mr.. N. R. Miles was appointed delegate to the
Junior Club, which meets on the 18th inst, at Mr..
Thos. V. Richardson's. The next meeting will be
held at the residence Of Mr.. Lewis M. Bacon. Mr..
A. G. Scott will be foreman.
On Sunday morning last Rev. S. M. Afford
oficiated at Jessops NJ. E. Church, where services
of special interest were held. A pleasant feature
was the reception of twenty persons on probation,
one into full connection and two by certificate
The remarks of the pastor were very appropriate
and encouraging. The Sacrament of the Lords
Supper was administered to large number of
communicates.
At Bosleys Church services in the interest of the
children were held, which consisted of recita-
tons, singing, &C., by the scholars and addresses
by Revs. Joel Brown and George G. Bacon.
The anniversary services at Gorsuch Hall, of
the Sabbath school, took place on the 5th inst,
and proved interesting throughout. The floral
emblems of Biblical truths tastefully arrang-
ed, and the remarks of Rev. Duncan Mccullough
and Mr.. R. D. Yost were very profitable.
Rev. W. ]. Nicho preached sermon of much
interest at Union Chapel, on Sunday evening last,
to large congregation.
Three of our oldest citizens-aged SO, 81 and
s. years-and noted for their activity, have been
seen this spring to hew and bore posts, dig the
holes and put up fencing, and also to assist in
gardening. PHILoPoLIs.